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Looking Ahead: 2009 World Cruises

by Ralph Grizzle It’s time to begin thinking about 2009 world cruises. Believe it or not, you can cruise the world for less than $200 per day, per person. Of course, you could pay close to $3,000 per day, per person if you prefer. Fares range from about $20,000 per person to more... [More]

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Holland America Line’s New Eurodam

CLICK TO PLAY Holland America Line’s newest ship makes its debut next summer. The 2,104-passenger Eurodam represents a new class of ship for the Seattle-based company. Another Signature-class vessel is on order following the Eurodam. In my interview, I talk wit... [More]

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Confessions of a first-time cruiser

Rare sighting! A first-time cruiser on Holland America Line’s Amsterdam.

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These Cruisers Love Holland America Line

CLICK TO PLAY On a recent Alaska cruise, I spoke with several passengers about why they prefer Holland America Line over the other cruise lines.

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Holland America Line Appeals To All Ages

CLICK TO PLAY Cruising Alaska with their grandmother, these two teens say that despite the reputation it once had, Holland America Line isn’t just for “mature” travelers.

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Top Seven Scenic Cruises

Some of the most picturesque scenery in the world is reachable only via cruise ship, from the fjords of Norway to the fall foliage of New England, from the active Kilauea volcano to the mystical glaciers of Antarctica. And while some destinations are reachable from land, there’s no more brea... [More]

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Noordam: A Work of Art

When inaugurated in New York in February 2006, Noordam became the fourth ship in Holland America Line’s Vista-class series. The 1,918-passenger ship hosts many new features, including the innovative Explorations Café (a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times), an expanded Pi... [More]

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From The Editor

Welcome to The Luxury Cruise Report by The Avid Cruiser, the online supplement to The Avid Cruiser magazine, published quarterly by Avid Travel Media.

The Avid Cruiser was developed for sophisticated "been there, done that" travelers who want to be the first to experience new cruise products and destinations.

Our goal is to help you make informed cruise vacation choices and to give you as much information as possible about the ships you'll sail on and the places you will visit.

Join us to explore a world of possibilities for people, like us, who love ocean travel.

Bon Voyage,
Ralph Grizzle
Editor/The Avid Cruiser

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